Stalingrad

- Battle of Stalingrad began September 1st 1942- Germans wanted the Caucasus region oil fields- Germans became trapped in the city on Nov. 23 1942 - Commander of the Germans, Von Poulous, ordered a fight to the death- Attacking Stalingrad was close to the heart for Joseph Stalin- Largest battle in human history! 2 million causalities- German troops surrendered

On September 1st 1942, German troops invaded the Russian city of Stalingrad. They wanted their oil fields, but they knew that taking the city with the leader's name would hit close to home. Stalingrad was the largest battle in human history and the German troops ultimately surrendered.